Unleash your inner dragon with these Lunar New Year products

Missing the holidays? There’s one more celebration on the horizon. The 2024 Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 10, and is marked by a mythical zodiac based on the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Dragon symbolizes courage, tenacity, and intelligence – all admirable qualities to get you through the next 300-plus days. 

If you’re ready to celebrate, many fashion, lifestyle, and beauty brands are ringing in the Year of the Dragon with limited-edition collections. Think jewelry, clothing, accessories, and food. Read on to shop the best Lunar New Year products, perfect for gifting or using yourself. It features everything to help bring out your inner dragon. 

1. Kate Spade Dazzling Dragon Pendant

This stunning dragon pendant is the perfect Lunar New Year accessory. It is sure to dress up any outfit, from a simple white tee to a party dress. It’s part of Kate Spade's Year of the Dragon Collection, which also features bag charms, totes, and earrings.

 2. Coach New Year Signature T-shirt with Dragon

This 100 percent cotton white tee features a whimsical dragon design. Part of the Coach Year of the Dragon collection, it comes in extended sizes so everyone can dress for the occasion.

3. Fly By Jing Year of the Dragon Triple Threat

Can you handle spice? This Fly by Jing set includes Sichuan Chili Crisp that you can use on everything, Zhong Sauce inspired by the classic Chengdu street Zhong Dumplings, and Chengdu Crunch, an extra crunchy chili condiment. All three go perfect with this year’s dragon theme and are delicious choices to spice up your Lunar New Year meals.

4. Le Mini Macaron Dragon Queen Gel Trio and Sticker Combo

You don’t have to go to the salon for the perfect gel manicure. Le Mini Macaron gives you an at-home spa experience with salon-quality gel polishes and a mini LED light to seal the look. The Dragon Queen Gel Trio features three signature colors plus a variety of dragon-inspired nail stickers.

5. Jade Green and Gold Ceramic Dragon Embossed Tea Canister

The opaque green glass of this canister keeps light out, so your tea stays as fresh as the day it was purchased. Check out more of World Market's Year of the Dragon line for matching kitchen accessories like spoons and chopstick rests.

6. The Food of Sichuan Cookbook 

Food plays an essential role in every holiday, and Lunar New Year is no different. This cookbook is full of Sichuanese meal ideas perfect for feeding a hungry family. You can find more cookbook options here.

7. Hot Wok Set

If you have a good recipe but need something to cook it in, consider this Hot Wok Set from Our Place. It comes with a 10-inch wok, bamboo steamer, cooking chopsticks, and more. Complete your collection with the other items from Our Place’s Year of the Dragon Collection.

8. Koio Year of the Dragon Capri Athletic Sneaker

Besides food, fashion is also an important statement in any holiday. Top your Dragon fit off with a pair of perfectly-themed shoes. Koio is known for its comfortable, stylish footwear. Each pair is handmade in Italy, featuring waxed cotton laces, water-resistant stitching, and premium leather. The limited-edition Capri design is part of the company’s Lunar New Year collection and comes in both men's and women’s sizes.

9. Lululemon Lunar New Year Everywhere Belt Bag 

Lululemon’s iconic water-resistant Everywhere Bag is all decked out for the Year of the Dragon. An exterior zipper keeps your items secure, while interior pockets keep them organized. The bag is part of Lululemon’s Lunar New Year Collection, featuring puffer jackets, sweatpants, ball caps, and more.

10. Pandora Chinese Year of the Dragon Charm

Charm bracelets are back in a big way. Clip on this dazzling gold charm from Pandora’s Year of the Dragon Collection to symbolize good fortune, strength, power, and health. The dragon’s eyes are made from sparkling pear-shaped stones for added detail.

11. Tory Burch Dragon Espadrille

Slip on these Chinese zodiac-inspired espadrilles from the Tory Burch Year of the Dragon Collection. With a leather upper and jute bottom, the shoes take on the classic Tory Burch silhouette.

12. Levi’s Lunar New Year Men’s Relaxed Fit Trucker Jacket

This easy-to-style trucker jacket already feels like you’ve worn it for years, thanks to a lightweight feel and soft finish. The dark denim matches almost anything and is bound to add a bit of cool to your wardrobe.

13. Lush Inner Dragon Bath Bomb

Unleash your inner dragon at bathtime with this Inner Dragon Bath Bomb from Lush. Bask in the scent of neroli, orange flower, and mandarin as the bomb fizzes and melts into a rainbow of reds, oranges, and yellows. The Lush Lunar New Year Collection includes shower gels, bubble bars, solid perfumes, and more.

14. Dr. Martens Adrian Year of the Dragon Hair-On Tassel Loafers

Adrian loafers get the Year of the Dragon treatment with red accents and fun tassels. Like all Dr. Martens, the shoe is durable and fashionable. And like all Dr. Martens, they’ll have to be broken in, but after that, they are incredibly comfy, according to reviews. 

15. Dragon in Motion Swatch Watch

Swatch is celebrating Lunar New Year with a watch that is nothing short of heirloom-worthy. The eye-catching piece has a red printed strap, black printed loops, and a radiant golden buckle.

What Is Lunar New Year? 

What comes to mind when you think about the New Year? Probably champagne toasts, countdowns, and auld lang syne sung at midnight. That is certainly how Western cultures celebrate, but other cultures do it differently.

In many Asian countries, Lunar New Year signifies the start of the new year. This year, Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 10, 2024. While the date changes every year, the method for choosing the day remains the same. Lunar New Year is based on the moon’s 12 phases. Each phase cycle spans approximately 29 days, with the full calendar being about 354 days long. 

Over 2 billion people across the globe celebrate, and each culture has its own unique customs and traditions, like parades, family gatherings, fireworks, and wearing red clothing.